Day 2/3 (Bias And Faulty Forensics)

Question 1

Define the CSI effect

Answer 1

Shows like CSI have resulted in fewer convictions without forensic evidence

Question 2

Define cognitive, confirmation and contextual bias

Answer 2

Cognitive: Beliefs, motives, etc

Confirmation: Tunnel vision, basically

Contextual: When judgement is influenced by background information

Question 3

What is the significance of Dr. Smith?

Answer 3

Dr. Smith was biased to the point of tampering with evidence and making false claims without proof